ABB IRB 5500 Series Motors & Pinions IRB55003HAC026114-010 / IRB55103HAC026114-009 / IRB55003HAC026114-009

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ABB IRB 5500 Series Technical Notes

The Evolution of IRB 5500 Architecture

The IRB 5500 platform was introduced as a successor to ABB's earlier IRB 5400 paint robot series, incorporating a redesigned axis drive train and updated servo motor specifications to support higher payload and improved path accuracy. Early production units (pre-2010) used a first-generation axis motor assembly with a separate pinion interface; subsequent revisions consolidated the motor-and-pinion sub-assembly into a single replaceable unit — reflected in part numbers such as 3HAC026114-010 and 3HAC026114-009. The controller pairing evolved from the S4C+ platform to the IRC5 Paint controller, introducing digital fieldbus communication (DeviceNet, Profibus) and later EtherNet/IP compatibility. Axis 1–3 drive modules were redesigned in the mid-2010s to accommodate higher duty-cycle demands in 24/7 automotive production. Compatibility between early and late mechanical revisions requires verification of the robot's mechanical unit serial number and software version before substitution. The IRB 5500 series is currently in its mature lifecycle phase; ABB continues to supply spare parts and provide service support, but new robot sales have transitioned toward the IRB 5500-22 and IRB 5500-27 variants with updated reach and payload ratings.

IRB 5500 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the core spare parts and sub-assemblies for the IRB 5500 series, organized by functional category. All part numbers are ABB OEM references.

Axis Drive Motors & Pinion Assemblies

• 3HAC026114-010: Axis motor inc. pinion, IRB 5500-3 — primary axis drive unit for axis 1 rotation on the IRB 5500-3 variant.
• 3HAC026114-009: Axis motor inc. pinion, IRB 5500-3 / IRB 5510-3 — cross-compatible motor-pinion assembly for axis drive on both IRB 5500-3 and IRB 5510-3 mechanical units.
• 3HAC026114-001: Motor unit, axis 2 — servo motor assembly for axis 2 articulation on standard IRB 5500 configurations.
• 3HAC026114-002: Motor unit, axis 3 — servo motor for axis 3 upper arm drive.
• 3HAC026114-003: Motor unit, axis 4 — wrist rotation drive motor.
• 3HAC026114-004: Motor unit, axis 5 — wrist bend servo motor assembly.
• 3HAC026114-005: Motor unit, axis 6 — wrist turn motor for end-effector orientation.

Gearboxes & Mechanical Transmission

• 3HAC028357-001: Gearbox, axis 1 — primary rotation gearbox for base axis on IRB 5500.
• 3HAC028357-002: Gearbox, axis 2 — lower arm transmission gearbox.
• 3HAC028357-003: Gearbox, axis 3 — upper arm gearbox assembly.
• 3HAC025562-001: Hollow wrist unit — complete 3-axis hollow wrist assembly for paint application tooling pass-through.

IRC5 Paint Controller Modules

• 3HAC025338-001: Drive unit, IRC5 Paint — axis drive module for IRC5 Paint controller cabinet.
• 3HAC026254-001: Main computer unit (MCU), IRC5 — central processing board for IRC5 Paint controller.
• 3HAC025466-001: I/O module, digital 24VDC — 16-channel digital I/O board for process signal integration.
• 3HAC025466-002: I/O module, analog — 4-channel analog I/O for paint flow and atomizer control signals.
• 3HAC026255-001: Power supply unit, IRC5 Paint — 24VDC regulated PSU for controller logic and I/O bus.

Cables & Harnesses

• 3HAC025337-001: Axis cable harness, lower arm — complete cable set for axes 1–3 on IRB 5500.
• 3HAC025337-002: Axis cable harness, upper arm — cable assembly for axes 4–6 and hollow wrist.